Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Why this certificate advances your career

Stores, procurement, and logistics roles require more than counting boxes. You learn purchasing procedures, inventory control, supplier negotiation basics, and ethics that reduce leakage and delays.

Supply chain skills are essential in manufacturing, retail, humanitarian aid, and government — certification validates your readiness for stores and procurement desks.

Progress to the related JITC diploma programme with credit recognition where applicable.

Who should enrol

• Stores and procurement assistants
• Manufacturing and retail operations staff
• NGO logistics and warehouse officers
• Students targeting diploma in supply chain

Learning outcomes

• Execute procurement and stores procedures correctly
• Maintain inventory records and stock control systems
• Apply basic logistics and distribution principles
• Support supplier evaluation and ethical sourcing
• Demonstrate CDACC supply chain competencies

Programme coverage

1. 1 Introduction to supply chain management
2. 2 Procurement principles and tendering basics
3. 3 Inventory control and warehouse operations
4. 4 Logistics, transport and distribution
5. 5 Quality, ethics and contract fundamentals
6. 6 ICT in supply chain and reporting
7. 7 Practical attachment and CDACC assessment

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